{
  "id": 14207350,
  "title": "Nearly 99% know about daily moment of silence, but only half participate regularly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/nearly-99-know-about-daily-moment-of-silence-but-only-half",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/life/nearly-99-of-ukrainians-know-about-daily-moment-of-silence-but-half-participate-poll-50649627.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A nationwide moment of silence is observed daily in Ukraine to pay tribute to victims of Russia's war, with 98.9% of Ukrainians being aware of the observance, according to a recent survey. However, only half of the population participates in the silence regularly, with an additional 42.3% observing it occasionally. The survey, conducted by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, covered 2,007 adults across the country, excluding Russian-occupied territories. The daily silence began on February 11 after the Ukrainian parliament passed legislation establishing it as a national act of remembrance and gratitude for Ukrainian service members, volunteer fighters, civilians, and others killed during Russia's aggression. In September, Kyiv City Council further mandated a 60-second stop at 9 a.m. for traffic, symbolizing respect and shared remembrance among the city's residents.",
  "summary": "Nearly 99% of Ukrainians are aware of the country's daily nationwide moment of silence to honor victims of Russia's war, but only about half participate regularly, according to a survey commissioned by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory and presented on Oct. 13.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}